Description
This classic Funeral Potatoes recipe is a comforting baked casserole featuring a creamy blend of frozen hash brown potatoes, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup, topped with a buttery, crunchy cornflake crust. Perfect for family gatherings or potlucks, this dish combines hearty flavors and a luscious texture that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds southern style hash brown potatoes (frozen)
- 2 tablespoons minced onions (frozen)
- 2 cups sour cream
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 4 tablespoons stick butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Topping
- 2 1/2 cups corn flake cereal (crushed)
- 1/2 cup butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Prepare Casserole Dish: Lightly spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Potatoes and Onions: In a large mixing bowl, combine the frozen hash brown potatoes and minced onions, stirring until evenly mixed.
- Add Creamy Ingredients: To the bowl, add sour cream, cream of chicken soup, melted butter, salt, and 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix all ingredients well until fully combined.
- Transfer to Casserole Dish: Pour the mixture into the prepared 9×13 casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Prepare Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the crushed cornflake cereal with melted butter until the cereal is evenly coated.
- Add Topping and Bake: Sprinkle the cornflake mixture evenly over the top of the casserole. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
Notes
- Ensure the hash browns and onions are fully thawed or partially thawed before mixing for better texture.
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup for cream of chicken soup for a slightly different flavor.
- For a crispier topping, add some grated Parmesan cheese to the cornflake mixture before sprinkling.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after baking before serving to allow it to set.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking; just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
